Each of the following types of businesses could most likely be part of both the supply chain and the distribution channel for a cosmetics retailer EXCEPT:
A) A warehouse that stores finished cosmetic products before shipping.
B) A storage company that coordinates both storage and transport.
C) A research and development firm focused on cosmetics testing.
D) An air freight company that transports the cosmetic line overseas.
E) A ground parcel service that ships wholesale orders to retail stores.

Question

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A research and development firm focused on cosmetics testing is not part of either the supply chain or the distribution channel. They focus on improving and testing products, which comes before the supply chain and distribution processes.

Each of the Following Types of Businesses Could Most Likely